Duke University, Biomedical Engineering
Position Description
We seek a highly motivated individual to perform a variety of technical duties involved in conducting and managing sponsored research studies within the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. The appointment will hold 50% effort in two research labs: the BIG IDEAs Lab and the t.Dunn Lab. The BIG IDEAs Lab’s overarching goal is to develop and test tools and infrastructure using biomedical and health data for early detection, intervention, and prevention of disease. t.Dunn Lab uses novel computational methods to understand behavior and the brain in both animals and humans.
The selected applicant will be assigned to between one and several projects within the lab at any given time.
Duties include:
· Assist with project setup and implementation
· Manage and track lab orders, receipts and invoices
· Manage and delegate tasks
· Coordinate team meetings
· Maintain the lab roster
· Maintain the inventory of materials, supplies and equipment
· Maintain the lab website and social media
· Help plan lab socials
· Update posters and bulletins outside of the lab
· For some projects, duties will include consenting participants, overseeing data collection, and data management
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required, and these will vary depending on the assigned project at the time.
Applicants must:
1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree with work experience in clinical research
2. Have excellent informal and formal written and oral communication skills
3. Be capable of balancing independent, rigorous research progress with collaboration and teamwork, as appropriate
4. Bring curiosity, enthusiasm, and initiative!
For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references.
Lab website: https://dunn.pratt.duke.edu/
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
· Cover letter
· Curriculum Vitae / Resume
· Names and contact information of three references
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contact information of three references
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